The benchmark red wine of Sardinia conceived by the Argiolas family and Giacomo Tachis. It would be an understatement to call this wine 'iconic'. Turriga is a rare Italian gem. Aromas of Morello cherry, mulberry, blackcurrant. Full bodied and concentrated with firm, powerful tannins yet a refined sleek mouthfeel and a finish that never seems to end. Requires time in bottle to show its full complexity. The Turriga or Venus in Sardinian dialect was found in the Argiolas vineyards in 1935.

Country and Region:
Italy,Sardinia

Classification:
IGT Isola dei Nuraghi

Producer:
Argiolas

Wine Style:
Red

Grape Varieties :
Bovale Sardo | Cannonau | Carignano | Malvasia Nera

Vinification:
The Turriga vineyard encompasses 15 acres. Calcerous and rocky soil with a Southeastern aspect. The vines were first planted here in 1970 with the first vintage of Turriga released in 1988. The final blend is 85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo and 5% Malvasia Nera. The grapes are meticulously hand picked in September. They are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks with racking for approximately 16-18 days. The wines are then aged in new French oak 225L barrels for 20 months. The final assemblage is made before the final wine spends a further 12 months in bottle before release.